Zwanze Day 2016-10-01 - The Thread

[HenrikO]

Will probably try to make it to Akkurat, as I have for the past three years. It's getting more shitshow-like every year though (last year it was essentially each beer nerd for himself at 9 pm, surprised fights didn't break out in front of the bar as everyone crammed in to get their orders), but the taplist makes up for it I guess (usually 8-12 other Cantillon besides Zwanze, 3-4 of them rare/unusual).

 

[LuxWanderer]

Will be in Arlon, BE for the event. Limited to about 100 people. Last year had Fou, and Rhubarb on draft. Heard a whisper there will be a couple amazing ones this year too

 

[Padraig]

Only one place in London this year (Kernel again). In previous years the second location has always been some bar that was already packed on a Saturday night and so usually didn't make much of an effort around the event.

With The Kernel you just e-mail the office to get on a reservation list for a pour. No social media blitz. Event itself is always really relaxed with a decent tap lineup. Couple of other Loons and about six UK sours. Always a nice time. Zero drama.

 

[DenverBeerDrinker]

Sounds like a good time. If everything with the move is settled in by then I will definitely give it a go. All So Cal beer events have left me jaded so I refuse to line up at 430am for any beer.

Definitely don't have to be there that early. Most people show up early for the bottle share.

 

[BirdUp]

Only one place in London this year (Kernel again). In previous years the second location has always been some bar that was already packed on a Saturday night and so usually didn't make much of an effort around the event.

With The Kernel you just e-mail the office to get on a reservation list for a pour. No social media blitz. Event itself is always really relaxed with a decent tap lineup. Couple of other Loons and about six UK sours. Always a nice time. Zero drama.

King's Arms wasn't too bad last year tbh. Wandered in about 9pm, got a table and a glass of Zwanze no worries. Then drank Fou for the rest of the night pretty much.

 

[Padraig]

That's good to hear. I never really enjoyed it at Earl of Essex in the pre-Kernel days.

 

[stupac2]

Will probably try to make it to Akkurat, as I have for the past three years. It's getting more shitshow-like every year though (last year it was essentially each beer nerd for himself at 9 pm, surprised fights didn't break out in front of the bar as everyone crammed in to get their orders), but the taplist makes up for it I guess (usually 8-12 other Cantillon besides Zwanze, 3-4 of them rare/unusual).

Really? That's too bad. In 2014 (2013? when was I there...) it couldn't have been more chill, I was seriously impressed with how relaxed everyone was.

 

[sunnrider]

Next year I'm going to try and get to the Masia Agullons event (near Barcelona) I've heard great things about it, relaxed farmhouse atmosphere, chilled out people and some great food. Seems like a good way to go.

 

[nathanmiller]

first year in a while that I can go thanks to the date change... I'll probably try to do HF

I just about had a heart attack. Did a bunch of googling to find out what date change! I'd already booked my flight/hotel in NOLA a while back for Oct 1.

Other than last year, I've never missed a Zwanze at Avenue Pub. Looking forward to picking up where I left off!

 

[mustachio]

The real question is, why does Florida have two locations

It's interesting because Redlight has always (since 2012 always been there) handled the crowd well, and Orlando is centrally located. I happily drove the 2.5 hours every year, it was full but not uncomfortably so. Now they've split it up on each coast. I'm sure GB in St. Pete will draw a large crowd from Tampa, Ft. Meyers, Naples.

I guess they want it at more breweries whenever possible, It'll be interesting to see how it goes this year.

 

[Os]

I just about had a heart attack. Did a bunch of googling to find out what date change! I'd already booked my flight/hotel in NOLA a while back for Oct 1.

Other than last year, I've never missed a Zwanze at Avenue Pub. Looking forward to picking up where I left off!

the last few years it's fallen on my niece's bday weekend 9/21... not so this year

 

[IndianaJones]

I just about had a heart attack. Did a bunch of googling to find out what date change! I'd already booked my flight/hotel in NOLA a while back for Oct 1.

Other than last year, I've never missed a Zwanze at Avenue Pub. Looking forward to picking up where I left off!

Is Zwanze a ticketed event at Avenue pub? What's the turnout usually like?

 

[HenrikO]

Really? That's too bad. In 2014 (2013? when was I there...) it couldn't have been more chill, I was seriously impressed with how relaxed everyone was.

2013 was chill and I could basically get as many pours as I liked of everything and I think just one keg kicked during the evenibg.. 2014 was worse but still OK. 2015 was crazy (tho probably still not as bad as some US places). Zwanze ran out in less than a minute, several kegs had kicked well before 9 pm. I expect 2016 to be even crazier.

Still, if you get there when they open you'll probably be guaranteed pours of everything that's on at that time.

 

[Dicers]

Is Zwanze a ticketed event at Avenue pub? What's the turnout usually like?

Not a ticketed event. The bar is open 24 hours a day so around 8 am Polly (the owner) has people that want to participate in Zwanze lineup outside) around 9 or 10 wristbands are handed out . The first 2 groups get to sit upstairs. Everyone else that gets a wristband must stay down stairs... Decent amount of lambic all day. Can't leave for any extended period of time or your wristband is forfeited. At 2 everyone with a wristband gets a pour by group number....

Always very busy, always a lot of fun

 

[FoudreGuy]

Facebook:
Unfortunately, our friends from Hill Farmstead Brewery will not be able to take part to the Zwanze Day this year.
The Seymour in Greenfield, Massachusetts will receive the Zwanze Day. Welcome to them.

Whoops.

 

[SeaWatchman]

Facebook:
Unfortunately, our friends from Hill Farmstead Brewery will not be able to take part to the Zwanze Day this year.
The Seymour in Greenfield, Massachusetts will receive the Zwanze Day. Welcome to them.

Whoops.

SecretSquirrel

 

[2plums4one]

damn, wonder what happened

 

[tehzachatak]

I know it's partially just translation, but I really like the "receive the Zwanze Day" construction. Like receiving communion!

 

[Doc1]

One of my sales reps just dropped these stickers off for me. There more like temp tattoos but I laughed. Also topical.

I want that on a shirt. NOW.

 

[Skittle34]

Oh man... do I go home and do Zwanze Day in Greenfield, or do I go to New York City and try there

 

[DenverBeerDrinker]

Oh man... do I go home and do Zwanze Day in Greenfield, or do I go to New York City and try there

Greenfield home? I grew up there. Thinking if I should make the trip back to that and see family at the same time

 

[Skittle34]

I grew up in Northampton, MA but the 413 is the 413

 

[SeaWatchman]

I hear that Zwanze Day this year at WLV in Chicago is going to be invite only.

 

[Lefty Hyzer]

I hear that Zwanze Day this year at WLV in Chicago is going to be invite only.

So then are you gonna blow Dunt for an invite?

 

[SeaWatchman]

So then are you gonna blow Dunt for an invite?

No?

 

[ApocalypseZombie]

I hear that Zwanze Day this year at WLV in Chicago is going to be invite only.

It was pretty much that last year as well.

 

[tbub18]

Greenfield home? I grew up there. Thinking if I should make the trip back to that and see family at the same time

I grew up in Northampton, MA but the 413 is the 413

Didn't know we had so many Western MA people--grew up in Pittsfield

 

[DenverBeerDrinker]

Didn't know we had so many Western MA people--grew up in Pittsfield

Brother-in-law grew up in Pittsfield. His mother still lives there

 

[gn0sis]

Didn't know we had so many Western MA people--grew up in Pittsfield

The Seymour event is going to be killer, if you've never been you definitely shouldn't miss it. If you have been, you already know the deal.

 

[SirDickButts]

I'll be in Denver on Zwanze Day. Unfortunately, I leave @ 7pm that day